derived knowledge
[/dɪˈraɪvd ˈnɒlɪdʒ/]
noun phrase
conhecimento derivado
1. Knowledge that is obtained or developed from other sources, such as primary sources, experimentation, or logical deduction rather than direct experience or observation
The student's derived knowledge came from reading textbooks and listening to lectures rather than conducting experiments herself.
O conhecimento derivado do estudante veio da leitura de livros e palestras em vez de conduzir experimentos por si mesmo.
2. Information or understanding that results from analysis, interpretation, or inference based on other established facts or principles
Through mathematical derived knowledge, scientists can predict phenomena without direct observation.
Através do conhecimento derivado matemático, cientistas podem prever fenômenos sem observação direta.
3. Knowledge obtained through secondary sources, documentation, or the work of others rather than through personal discovery
Much of our historical derived knowledge depends on the reliability of written records and archaeological evidence.
Grande parte do nosso conhecimento derivado histórico depende da confiabilidade de registros escritos e evidências arqueológicas.
The concept of 'derived knowledge' is particularly important in Brazilian and Portuguese educational systems, which emphasize the importance of understanding how knowledge is constructed through reference to established sources and peer scholarship. In academic contexts across both countries, acknowledging derived knowledge through proper citation is a fundamental ethical principle.
Related Idioms & Phrases
standing on the shoulders of giants
building upon previous knowledge
learning from others' experiences
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